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In an ecosystem, there are two color varieties within a species of toads: brown and green. Over 50 years, the proportion of the population that is green increases from 20% to 50%. Which statement is the most likely to explain this change? (1 point) Responses A disease caused a decrease in the proportion of brown toads. A disease caused a decrease in the proportion of brown toads. The environment changed such that green toads can blend into their surroundings better. The environment changed such that green toads can blend into their surroundings better. The environment changed such that toads that can jump higher into the trees to survive better. The environment changed such that toads that can jump higher into the trees to survive better. Pollution caused a decrease in the proportion of brown toads. Pollution caused a decrease in the proportion of brown toads
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The most likely explanation for the change in the proportion of green toads from 20% to 50% over 50 years is:
**The environment changed such that green toads can blend into their surroundings better.**
This explanation suggests that the change in environmental conditions favored the green toads, making them less visible to predators, and thus increasing their survival and reproductive success.
**The environment changed such that green toads can blend into their surroundings better.**
This explanation suggests that the change in environmental conditions favored the green toads, making them less visible to predators, and thus increasing their survival and reproductive success.